Proskauer Rose LLP · 1 day ago
Manager, Health & Welfare Benefits (U.S.)
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expProskauer Rose LLP is a leading law firm known for its pragmatic and business-savvy approach. They are seeking an experienced Manager for U.S. Health & Welfare Benefits to oversee the day-to-day administration of the Firm’s benefit programs, manage a small team, and enhance employee benefits and leaves experience through technology and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day administration of U.S. health and welfare benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and related programs
Review and approve all benefits-related inputs to payroll, ensuring the accuracy of benefit deductions, retroactive deductions, and leave-related payroll impacts
Partner closely with Payroll, HR Operations, and Finance to reconcile benefits and payroll data and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Serve as a primary point of escalation for complex benefits, benefits related payroll, and eligibility issues
Oversee annual U.S. Open Enrollment, including project planning, system configuration, vendor coordination, testing, employee communications, and post-enrollment reconciliation
Ensure Open Enrollment processes are accurate, compliant, and delivered with strong employee experience
Own the end-to-end administration of U.S. leaves of absence, including FMLA, state and local statutory leaves, medical leaves, and Firm-sponsored leaves, administered internally
In coordination with the Director of Employee Relations and HR Compliance, serve as the Firm’s subject matter expert on U.S. leaves, providing guidance on complex cases, regulatory interpretation, and best practices
Support the Firm’s ADA accommodations process, partnering closely with subject matter experts across HR to engage best practices in respect of intake, documentation, and coordination between leaves and the accommodations process
Ensure consistent, compliant, and employee-centered practices while maintaining confidentiality and thorough, defensible documentation
Monitor regulatory developments related to leaves and accommodations and recommend policy, process, or system enhancements as needed
Manage and develop a small team of benefits professionals, providing coaching, prioritization, and performance feedback
Oversee workload distribution across benefits and leaves to ensure timely, high-quality service delivery
Lead process documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on scalability and sustainability
Serve as a key owner and power user of benefits administration platforms and HR systems, ensuring data integrity, effective workflows, and optimal system utilization
Identify opportunities to improve benefits and leave administration through system enhancements, automation, and evolving technology solutions
Partner with HRIS, IT, and vendors on system upgrades, implementations, integrations, and testing
Analyze benefits and leave data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement and enhanced employee experience
Stay current on emerging benefits and HR technologies and bring forward ideas to modernizing processes and tools
Support benefits budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for U.S. programs
Review and reconcile vendor invoices and support renewals, audits, and vendor performance reviews
Provide backup support for non-U.S. benefits administration as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; benefits-related certification (e.g., CEBS) a plus
6–8 years of experience in U.S. benefits administration, including health and welfare plans
Significant hands-on experience administering U.S. leaves of absence and accommodations, strongly preferred
2–5 years of people-management or team-lead experience
Demonstrated strength working with benefits systems, HR platforms, and data; comfort serving as a systems owner or lead
Interest in and enthusiasm for benefits technology, system optimization, and emerging tools
Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits and leave-related compliance requirements
Strong judgment, organizational skills, and discretion when handling sensitive matters
Proven ability to address complex and sensitive matters with care, accuracy, and sound judgment in a client-service–driven organization
Company
Proskauer Rose LLP
Clients turn to Proskauer when a matter demands excellence and innovation.
1001-5000 employees
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